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2023 Volkswagen Taos Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, 31% of that year's 109 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles. There are no related brake recalls and no reported crashes, fires, or injuries in this data.

Brakes complaints
34
31% of 109
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report premature wear of front and rear brake pads and rotors, sometimes needing replacement in well under 5,000 miles.
  • Some describe the brake pedal failing to stop the car quickly during emergency braking, with auto-brake assist engaging to bring the vehicle to a stop.
  • Several note loud squealing or grinding noise from the front or rear brakes shortly after taking off from a stop, which dealers reportedly called normal.
  • One owner described rear brake pads fusing to the rotors after using the parking brake in wet conditions, requiring extra throttle to break free.
  • Multiple complaints link brake pad wear to other issues, including coolant loss and head gasket concerns, on vehicles with low mileage.

When 2023 Volkswagen Taos brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2023, latest Sep 14, 2026.

2023 Volkswagen Taos brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Jan 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Taos model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202263 (20%)
  2. 202334 (31%)
  3. 202416 (30%)
  4. 20252 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have?
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2023 Taos, which is 31% of the 109 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems show up on the 2023 Taos?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 10,000 miles.
Have brake problems on the Taos caused any crashes or injuries?
According to this data, no crashes, fires, or injuries have been reported in connection with the 2023 Taos brake complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.